Quaternary ammonium carboxylate and borate compositions and preparation thereof

ABSTRACT

Wood preservative systems comprising (a) a biocidal effective amount of (i) at least one di C 8  -C 12  alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R 1  and R 2  are a C 8  -C 12  alkyl group; R 3  is a substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted C 1  -C 100  group; l and q independently are 1, 2 or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3; and n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50; (ii) at least one di C 8  14 C 12  alkyl quaternary ammonium borate having the formula ##STR2## wherein R 1  and R 2  are defined as above, and a is 2 or 3, but when a is 2, b is 0 or 1, and when a is 3, b is 0, 1, or 2; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii); and (b) a solvent are provided. These carboxylate quats as well as carboxylate quats wherein R 1  is a C 1  -C 20  alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl group and R 2  is a C 8  -C 20  alkyl group are preferably prepared by an indirect or a direct synthesis. The indirect synthesis includes reacting a corresponding quaternary ammonium carbonate with a carboxylic acid, while the direct synthesis method includes reacting a corresponding quaternary ammonium chloride with a metal carboxylate salt. The metal-free wood preservative systems can be applied to wood substrates.

This is a division of application Ser. No. 08/074,136, filed Jun. 9, 1993.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate(s) (carboxylate quat(s)) and di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium borate(s) (borate quat(s)) which are useful in metal-free wood preservative system, as surfactants, and as biocides. These wood preservative systems are leaching resistant. Additionally, this invention relates to the synthesis of C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl carboxylate or borate quats from corresponding quaternary ammonium chlorides.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), and particularly didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) ##STR3## are commonly used as wood preservatives because they possess resistance properties to fungi and termites, to loss of strength, and to electrical sensitivity similar to those of commonly used acidic copper/chromium/arsenic solution (CCA) or ammoniacal copper and arsenic salt solution preservatives. See Proc of the Am. Wood Pres. Assoc., 80:191-210 (1984). Although chloride quats do not include potentially dangerous heavy metals, didecyldimethylammonium chloride leaches rapidly in soil (Nicholas et al., Forest Prod. J., 41:41 (1991), and therefore, does require coupling with copper salt.

Findlay et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,929,454, disclose a method of preserving wood by impregnation with a quaternary ammonium compound and at least one of zinc and copper, wherein the quat anion is chosen from the group consisting of hydroxide, chloride, bromide, nitrate, bisulfate, acetate, bicarbonate, and carbonate, formate, borate and fatty acids. These quats have distinct environmental and safety advantages over commonly used acidic copper/chromium/arsenic solution (CCA) or ammoniacal copper and arsenic salt solution preservatives in that potentially dangerous heavy metals are not included. The Findlay et al. quats require copper or zinc in order to render them relatively insoluble and to prevent them from leaching out of a treated substrate. The use of copper or zinc in the above formulations may yet raise environmental and corrosion concerns.

Additionally, didecyldimethylammonium chloride tends to absorb preferentially to the surface of the wood and does not uniformly treat the whole substrate. Finally, DDAC treated wood shows a surface erosion or ages upon exposure to light. See Preston et al., Proc. Am. Wood Pres. Assoc., 83:331 (1987).

The biocidal activities of various chloride quats against bacteria, fungi, and algae are tabulated in Cationic Surfactants, E. Jungerman Ed., pp. 56-57, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1969. Nicholas, "Interaction of Preservatives with Wood," Chemistry of Solid Wood, Advances in Chemistry Series #207, Powell ed., (A.C.S. 1984), notes that didecyldimethylammonium compounds and particularly DDAC are potential biocides. Preston, J.A.O.C.S. 60:567 (1983), concurs and suggests that maximum fungitoxicity is exhibited with dialkyldimethyl compounds having C₁₀ -C₁₂ alkyl groups. Butcher et al., Chem Abstracts No. 91:152627b, suggest that the presence of an acid or a base can affect the activity of didecyldimethylammonium quats.

Didecyldimethylammonium acetate was used as a phase transfer catalyst for an oxidation in Chem Abstracts No. 97:9175. A wood preservative was prepared by autoclaving didecylmethylamine with gluconic acid and ethylene oxide in isopropanol to yield (C₁₀ H₂₁)₂ CH₃ N ((CH₂)₂ O)+gluconate⁻ in Chem Abstracts No. 109:124403x, while disinfectant solutions were prepared by exchanging a benzylammonium chloride with a chlorhexidene gluconate in Chem Abstracts No. 103:109954f.

Microbiocidal compositions which include quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula R¹ N⁺ R² R³ R⁴ X⁻, wherein at least one of R¹, R², or R³ is a C₈ -C₃₀ alkyl or alkenyl group and the remainder of R¹, R² or R³ is methyl, ethyl, CH₂ Ph or 4-pyridylmethyl; R⁴ is methyl or ethyl; and X is an anion of an acid having a C₇ or greater hydrophobic group, were disclosed in Chem Abstracts Nos. 113:154360f and 113:153776j. Chem Abstracts No. 112:79768u discloses compounds of the formula R¹ R² R³ R⁴ N⁺ X⁻, wherein R¹, R², and R³ are methyl, ethyl, benzoyl, 4-pyridinomethyl and at least one is C₈ -C₃₀ alkyl or alkenyl; R⁴ is methyl or ethyl; and X is a counter anion of acids having C₇ or greater hydrophobic groups. Dimethyldidecylammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate was demonstrated to impart long term rot resistance to wood without causing rust, while the chloride salts of similar compounds were demonstrated to cause rust.

Patton et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,004,760, disclose polymeric foams incorporating various dialkyldimethylammonium carboxylates such as didecyldimethylammonium poly(ethylene/acetate) and the like.

Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are typically prepared by the reaction:

    R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N+R.sup.4 X→R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 NX                                                        (II)

wherein X is a halogen, a sulfate, a sulfo compound, or the like. When at least one of R¹, R², R³, or R⁴ is C₁₂ or longer, the product is an inert soap. Many of the inert soaps have biocidal activity against bacteria, fungi, algae, and related organisms.

Reaction (II) above is limited by the reactant R⁴ X because R⁴ must react with tertiary amines. For example, methyl chloride (R⁴ X=CH₃ Cl) will react with a tertiary amine at less than 100° C. to yield a quaternary compound R₃ N⁺ CH₃ Cl⁻, while methanol or methyl acetate (R⁴ X=CH₃ OH or CH₃ COOCH₃) will not, under similar reaction conditions.

General quaternary ammonium compounds with a sulfo group are easily prepared either by the reaction of a sulfate compound with a tertiary amine (III) or by a double exchange (IV).

    R.sub.3 N+RSO.sub.3 CH.sub.3 →R.sub.3 NCH.sub.3.sup.+ RSO.sub.3.sup.-(III)

    R.sub.3 N.sup.+ CH.sub.3 Cl.sup.- +RSO.sub.3.sup.- Na.sup.+ →R.sub.3 NCH.sub.3.sup.+ RSO.sub.3.sup.- +NaCl                     (IV)

If trimethylamine is heated with carbon dioxide and methanol above 200° C. and at 85 to 95 atmospheres, the carbonate quat, bis-tetramethylammonium carbonate, is prepared. Industrial Organic Nitrogen Compounds, Astle Ed. p 66, Reinhold Inc, 1961. However, this reaction is limited to the methyl compound because higher homologs decompose to olefins by the Hofman elimination reaction. See, Organic Reactions, 11, Chptr. 5, 377, Krieger Publishing Co., 1975.

Chem Abstracts 110:212114 (1989) suggests that dimethyl carbonate will react with triethylamine in methanol in twelve hours at 115° C. and under pressure to yield a methyl carbonate ester quat.

Chem Abstracts 114:24824 (1991) discloses that 6-hydroxylhexyldimethylamine reacts with dimethyl carbonate to yield a carbonate ester quat.

Quaternary ammonium hydroxides (hydroxy quats), an intermediate in the reaction scheme of the present invention, are currently prepared by the reaction of quaternary ammonium iodide with silver oxide (V).

    RN.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 I.sup.- +AgO→RN.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 OH.sup.- +AgI                                             (V)

However, this reaction is costly, and it is difficult to recover the silver reagent. See, Organic Reactions, 11:Chptr 5, pp. 376-377, Krieger Publishing Co., 1975.

In an olefin synthesis, it has been suggested to treat a quaternary salt with aqueous sodium or potassium followed by pyrolysis in order to form the hydroxy quat and then to decompose the hydroxy quat directly. However, in this method the hydroxy quat is not isolated and the conditions for its preparation are undesirable. See, Organic Reactions, 11:Chptr 5, pp. 376-377, Krieger Publishing Co., 1975.

Talmon et al., Science, 221, 1047 (1983), have used an ion exchange resin to convert didecyldimethylammonium bromide to didecyldimethylammonium hydroxide (VI).

    (C.sub.12 H.sub.25).sub.2 (CH.sub.3).sub.2 N.sup.+ Br.sup.- +Ion Exchange Resin→(C.sub.12 H.sub.25).sub.2 (CH.sub.3).sub.2 N.sup.+ OH.sup.-(VI)

However, 50 ml of ion exchange resin and two treatment steps were required to convert 3 grams of quaternary ammonium chloride to the corresponding hydroxide. Talmon et al. State that the hydroxy quat can be reacted with acids to make quats with different anions, and they have prepared didodecyldimethylammonium (DDDA) acetate, DDDA-formate, DDDA-propionate, DDDA-butyrate, DDDA-oxalate, DDDA-acrylate, DDDA-tartrate, DDDA-benzoate, and DDDA-octanoate. See also, Organic Synthesis, Collective Volume VI, 552, John Wiley Inc., 1988; Brady et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 106:4280-4282, 1984; Brady et al., J. Phys. Chem., 90:9, 1853-1859, 1986; Miller et al., J. Phys. Chem, 91:1, 323-325, 1989; Radlinske et al., Colloids and Surfaces, 46:213-230, 1990.

Distearyldimethylammonium gluconate was prepared via ion exchange and subsequent reaction with an organic acid in Chem Abstracts No. 75:119170U. Miller et al, Langmuir, 4:1363 (1988) prepared ditetradecyldimethylammonium acetate by ion exchange from a bromide.

Alternatively, quaternary ammonium hydroxide compositions have been prepared by treating a haloquat in an electrochemical cell with special cation exchange diaphragms between the cells. The hydroxy quat collects at one electrode, and the halide collects at the other. Hydroxy quats, R¹ R² R³ R⁴ N⁺ OH⁻, wherein the R groups were C₁ -C₄, were treated with carboxylic acids to make asymmetric quats that were used as capacitor driving electrolytes. See, Japanese Patent Publication No. 02-106,915 and Awata et al., Chemistry, Letters, 371 (1985). Awata et al. placed carboxylic acids in the cathode cell to react with tetraethylammonium hydroxide as it was formed.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 01-172,363 discloses the preparation of relatively low yields of tetraethylammonium hydroxide by reacting triethylamine with diethyl sulfate, heating the resultant quat with sulfuric acid to yield the sulfate quat, and reacting the sulfate quat with barium hydroxide to yield the short chain quat, tetraethylammonium hydroxide, and barium sulfate.

Di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxides prepared by ion exchange were used as strong bases to digest animal tissue by Bush et al., French Patent Publication No. 1,518,427.

Akzo discloses that the addition of a metallic hydroxide to a quaternary ammonium chloride such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride, in an aqueous medium, results in an equilibrium mixture of quaternary ammonium chloride and quaternary ammonium hydroxide (VII). This reaction can be driven to the right by the use of isopropanol as a solvent.

    (R.sub.4 N)Cl+KOH⃡(R.sub.4 N)OH+KCl            (VII)

Akzo further discloses that the addition of a soap to a quaternary ammonium chloride yields a quaternary ammonium carboxylate (VIII).

    (R.sub.4 N)Cl+R.sup.1 COONa⃡(R.sub.4 N)(OOCR.sup.1)+NaCl(VIII)

Jordan et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,281,458, disclose the preparation of dioctadecyldimethylammonium humate, ditallowdimethylammonium humate, dipentadecyldimethylammonium humate, and didodecyldimethylammonium humate by reacting humic acid, lignite, aqueous sodium hydroxide and a chloride quat.

Finally, Nakaima et al., J.A.C.O.S., 67:717 (1990) report the interaction between anionic and cationic surfactant and particularly sodium laureate and stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, while Linderborg, U.S. Pat. No. 4,585,795, disclose the use of synergistic mixtures of the alkali metal salt of certain biocidal organic acids, quaternary ammonium chlorides, and alkyl-pyridinium chlorides as control agents for short-term protection of timber against sapstain fungi and mildew.

It has now been discovered that di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylates and/or borates can be incorporated into metal-free wood preservative systems. C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl carboxylate quats, and particularly the di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl carboxylate quats above, can be prepared by various methods from C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium chloride (chloride quat(s)) starting materials, including by indirect synthesis through C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxide and C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium carbonate intermediates or by direct synthesis. C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl borate quats, and particularly the di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl borate quats above can be prepared by various methods from C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxide starting materials, which may be prepared as above from the corresponding chloride quats. The di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl carbonate and/or borate quats, including those prepared by the methods above, are useful as wood preservatives, as they have improved leaching resistance, particularly without the use of the commonly used metal stabilizers or couplers, arsenic, chromium, copper, and zinc or combinations thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a graphic comparison of leaching of preservative systems according to the present invention and wood preservative systems of the prior art.

FIG. 1B is an enlarged segment of the graph of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C is a graphic comparison of leaching of preservative systems according to the present invention and alternative wood preservative systems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Wood preservative systems comprising (a) a biocidal effective amount of (i) at least one di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR4## wherein R¹ is a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl group; R² is a C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl group, but preferably R¹ and R² are the same C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group; R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted C₁ -C₁₀₀ group; l and q independently are 1, 2 or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3; and n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50, and (b) a solvent; (ii) at least one di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium borate having the formula ##STR5## wherein R¹ and R² are defined as above, a is 2 or 3, but when a is 2, b is 0 or 1 and when a is 3, b is 0, 1, or 2; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) are provided.

These carboxylate quats are preferably prepared by indirect or direct synthesis. The indirect synthesis comprises reacting two reactants, a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl, and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl, quaternary ammonium chloride and a metal hydroxide, in a solvent comprising a C₁ -C₄ normal alcohol. The amount of metal hydroxide reactant is that amount sufficient to yield a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxide (hydroxide quat(s)); and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxide; a metal chloride; and optionally unreacted metal hydroxide. The resultant quaternary ammonium hydroxide and any unreacted metal hydroxide are then reacted with carbon dioxide to yield a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium carbonate, and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carbonate; and optionally a metal carbonate. The resultant quaternary ammonium carbonate is reacted with carboxylic acid(s) having the formula

    ((R.sup.3)(COOH).sub.(l+n)).sub.q                          (X)

wherein R³, l, n, and q are defined as above, to yield the carboxylate quat.

Alternatively, the direct synthesis method comprises reacting a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C8-C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium chloride, and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium chloride, with at least one metal carboxylate having the formula ##STR6## wherein R³ and n are as defined above; M is a mono- di-, or tri-valent metal; l and q independently are 1, 2, or 3; and (l) (q) is 1 if M is mono-valent, 2 if M is di-valent, and 3 if M is tri-valent.

These borate quats are preferably prepared by a hydroxy/borate synthesis wherein a hydroxide quat as described above is reacted with boric acid.

Also contemplated by the invention is a method for preserving a wood substrate. Accordingly, the substrate is treated with a wood preservative system which comprises the above di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carbonate and/or borate wood preservative system, and preferably those that include a carboxylate quat and/or borate quat prepared by the methods above.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

I. Wood Preservative Systems and Treatment of Substrates

Quaternary ammonium carboxylates (carboxylate quats) having the formula ##STR7## wherein R¹ is a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl group; R² is a C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl group, but preferably R¹ and R² are the same C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group; R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted C₁ -C₁₀₀ group; l and q independently are 1, 2 or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3; and n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50, and quaternary ammonium borates (borate quats) having the formula ##STR8## wherein R¹ and R² are defined as above, a is 2 or 3, but when a is 2, b is 0 or 1 and when a is 3, b is 0, 1, or 2, have been identified for use in wood preservative systems. These carboxylate and/or borate quats do not require metal couplers to render them leach resistant.

A preferred carboxylate quat is didecyldimethylammonium carboxylate wherein R¹ and R² are a C₁₀ alkyl group and most preferably an n-C₁₀ alkyl group, and a preferred borate quat is didecyldimethylammonium borate wherein R¹ and R² are a C₁₀ alkyl group and most preferably an n-C₁₀ alkyl group.

Preferred carboxyl anions are derived from saturated or unsaturated mono- or poly-, including, but not limited to, di- or tri-, carboxylic acids, and particularly C₁ -C₂₀ carboxylic acids, or anhydrides thereof. R³ independently can be substituted, particularly by one or more oxygen or boron atoms or sulfate groups, or interrupted, particularly by one or more oxygen or boron atoms or sulfate groups. Special mention is made of acetic acid, gluconic acid, lauric acid, formic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, oxalic acid, acrylic acid, tartaric acid, benzoic acid, octanoic acid, and the like. Additionally, the carboxyl group can be derived from polymeric acids or copolymers in which one or more of the monomers is an acid. An example of a polyacid is polyacrylic acid. Examples of copolymer acids include, but are not limited to, olefin/carboxylic acid polymers such as poly(ethylene/acrylic acid).

Such acids, including the polymeric or copolymeric acids mentioned above, are of the formula

    ((R.sup.3)(COOH).sub.(l+n)).sub.q                          (X)

where R³, l, n, and q are defined as above. In polymeric or copolymeric carboxylic acids, R³ can be represented as ((R⁴)_(x) (R⁵)_(y)) giving

    ((R.sup.4).sub.x (R.sup.5).sub.y (COOH).sub.(l+n)).sub.q   (XII)

where R⁴ and R⁵ independently are substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted as above C₁ -C₁₀₀ groups and x and y independently are 0 or integers from 1 to 100, but both x and y are not 0. Preferably, R³, R⁴, and R⁵ independently are alkyl or alkenyl groups.

These carboxylate and/or borate quats can be formulated as metal-free wood preservative systems. These systems include a biocidal effective amount of at least one carboxylate and/or borate quat and a suitable solvent including aqueous and non-aqueous solvents. Preferably, the solvent is an aqueous solvent including, but not limited to, water, aqueous alcohol, such as ethyl alcohol, ammonia water, aqueous acetic acid, and the like, or a combination of any of the foregoing.

Although other conventional additives may be added to these systems as required for application to different substrates and for different uses as known to those of ordinary skill in the art, metal stabilizers are not required and, in fact, are not recommended to inhibits leaching of the quat from the substrate. Accordingly, wood substrates, such as lumber, timber, and the like, can be treated with metal-free preservative systems which comprise the above carboxylate and/or borate quat(s) diluted in a suitable solvent as above.

The amount of quaternary ammonium carboxylate(s) and/or borate(s) used to treat the substrate is a biocidal effective amount, i.e. that amount effective to inhibit the growth of or to kill one or more organism that causes wood rot, to inhibit sap stain, or a combination thereof. Such organisms include, but are not limited to, Trametes viride or Trametes versicolor, which cause a white rot; Goeophyllium trabeum, which causes a brown rot; and Aspergillus niger, which causes sap stain/mold.

Typically, a wood preservative system will comprise from about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of the carboxylate and/or borate quat(s) and from about 95 to about 99.9 parts by weight of solvent based upon 100 parts by weight of quat(s) and solvent combined. Most preferably, the wood preservative system of the present invention will comprise from about 1 to about 2 parts by weight of carboxylate and/or borate quat(s) and from about 98 to about 99 parts by weight of solvent on the same basis.

Treatment of the substrate is accomplished by any means known to those of ordinary skill in the art including, but not limited to, dipping, soaking, brushing, pressure treating, or the like. The length of treatment required will vary according to treatment conditions, the selection of which are known to those skilled in the art.

The metal-free wood preservative systems of the present invention display greater resistance to leaching than wood preservatives currently used in the industry. Resistance to leaching is defined as retention of a biocidal effective amount, and preferably at least about 2% by weight of carboxylate and/or borate quat(s) in the substrate over a prolonged period of at least about 100 hours and preferably about 350 hours. Applicants hypothesize, without being bound by any theory, that the carboxylate and/or borate quat(s) may not absorb as quickly to the outside of wood as do conventional wood preservatives, permitting a more complete and uniform treatment of the wood. They may also bond to the wood directly or through hydrogen bonding to help anchor the quat. Unsaturation in the anion will allow for oxidation and/or polymerization reactions to occur and to fix the quat. It is also believed that the long chain carboxylate quat(s) and the wood preservative systems that include such quats enhance waterproofing properties of treated substrates.

II. Synthesis

A. Indirect Synthesis

Although carboxylate quats can be prepared by a variety of methods, applicants have discovered an indirect synthesis method that can be used to prepare a variety of C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl, preferably di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl, quaternary ammonium carboxylates, and most preferably didecyldimethylammonium carboxylate. ##STR9## wherein R¹ is a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl group; R² is a C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl group, and preferably R¹ and R² are the same C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group; R⁶ is a straight chain C₁ -C₄ alkyl group; R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted, as explained above, interrupted or uninterrupted, as explained above, C₁ -C₁₀₀ group; l and q independently are 1, 2, or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3; M is a mono-, bi-, tri-valent metal, preferably a monovalent metal, and most preferably an alkali metal; n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50; and m is 1 if M is mono-valent, 2 if M is di-valent, and 3 if M is tri-valent.

The carboxylate quat is prepared via a carbonate quat intermediate. The carbonate quat intermediate is more stable, and particularly more thermal stable, than the hydroxy quat intermediate and can be stored for longer periods of time than the hydroxy quat intermediate. Consequently, a "universal" intermediate can be stored for particular carboxylate quat preparation when the indirect synthesis method is used.

A C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl, and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl, quaternary ammonium chloride is used as a starting material and is reacted with a metal hydroxide to yield a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl, and preferably a di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl, quaternary ammonium hydroxide intermediate. The hydroxy quat first intermediate(s) and any excess metal hydroxide are then reacted with carbon dioxide to yield carbonate quat second intermediate(s) and metal carbonate(s). The carbonate quat second intermediate(s) is then reacted with at least one carboxylic acid to yield the carboxylate quat(s).

Many C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl quaternary ammonium chlorides are suitable reactants to prepare the first intermediate hydroxy quat, but di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium chlorides are preferred and didecyldimethylammonium chloride is most preferred. Special mention is made of di-n-decyldimethylammonium chloride. The selection of the C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl substituent of the chloride quat reactant is determinative of the hydroxy quat first intermediate, therefore, of the carbonate quat second intermediate, and ultimately, of the cation component of the carboxylate quat product.

Special mention is also made of processes wherein R¹ is a methyl, C₈ alkyl, C₉ isoalkyl, C₁₀ alkyl, C₁₂ alkyl, C₁₄ alkyl, C₁₆ alkyl or a benzyl group; and R² is a C₁₀ alkyl, C₁₂ alkyl, C₁₄ alkyl or C₁₆ alkyl group.

The metal hydroxide reactant is a mono-, bi-, or tri-valent metal hydroxide, preferably a mono-valent metal hydroxide, and most preferably an alkali metal hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Special mention is made of potassium hydroxide. The metal chloride first step reaction product will precipitate and is easily removed, i.e. by filtration or the like, yielding a hydroxy quat/solvent reaction product. The hydroxy quat can be separated therefrom by drying or the like, if desired.

The preparation of the hydroxy quat is preferably conducted in a solvent which comprises a C₁ -C₄ normal alcohol. Preferably the solvent is ethanol, and most preferably, anhydrous ethanol. The reaction to form the hydroxy quat is typically an equilibrium reaction, but the use of a C₁ -C₄ normal alcohol solvent drives the reaction sharply to the hydroxy quat.

The amount of metal hydroxide reactant typically is a stoichiometric amount with respect to the di C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium chloride reactant. Therefore, on a theoretical basis and if the reaction were complete and unequilibrated, there would be no excess of metal hydroxide reactant upon completion of the first intermediate reaction. In practice, yield of hydroxy quat when using a stoichiometric amount of metal hydroxide reactant will range from about 65% to about 95%.

Yield of the hydroxy quat can be further improved over conventional methods by utilization of a stoichiometric excess of metal hydroxide ranging from about 2% to about 20% excess. If an excess of metal hydroxide is used yield will be increased to from about 95% to about 99%.

The unreacted metal hydroxide is soluble in the hydroxy quat/solvent intermediate.

Hydroxy quat and any unreacted metal hydroxide are then reacted with at least a stoichiometric equivalent of carbon dioxide to yield the quaternary ammonium carbonate(s), and if any unreacted metal hydroxide were present, the metal carbonate(s). The conversion of the metal hydroxide to the metal carbonate is the preferred reaction of the two carbonations and will proceed more rapidly. The metal carbonate will precipitate and can be separated easily, i.e. by filtration or the like, leaving the stable carbonate quat(s) or carbonate quat(s)/solvent reaction product. The carbonation step can also produce the bicarbonate quat(s) or the metal carbonate quat(s) as by-products.

The carbonate quat second intermediate(s) is then reacted with at least a stoichiometric amount of carboxylic acid(s) to yield the carboxylate quat(s). Carboxylic acid reactants are of formulas (X) or (XII) as described and explained above. The selection of the carboxylic acid(s) will be determinative of the quat anion.

Typically in the indirect synthesis, the reactants and solvent of the chloride quat to hydroxy quat reaction (the first reaction) (XIII) will be stirred and heated to from about 20° C. to about 70° C. and held at that temperature for a period of from about 1 hour to about 5 hours. The reaction mixture is then cooled, first to room temperature and then to about 0° C. where it is held for about 1 hour to about 2 hours. Any precipitated metal chloride is collected as is known in the art, i.e. such as by filtration.

Alternatively, the first reaction reactants and solvent can be stirred at a slightly elevated temperature, i.e. from about 20° C. to about 40° C., to yield the hydroxy quat(s)/solvent mixture. Hydroxy quat can be separated as above.

The carbon dioxide in reaction (XIV) is generally bubbled through the hydroxy quat(s)/solvent supernatant for a suitable period known to those of ordinary skill in the art, typically varying from about 0.5 hour to about 1 hour, at ambient temperature. Alternately, the carbon dioxide can be added as solid dry ice directly to the hydroxy quat. Any precipitated metal carbonate is collected as is known in the art, i.e. such as by filtration.

The carboxylic acid(s) in reaction (XV) is typically added over a short period of several minutes, and the reaction typically is rapid. The carboxylate quat(s) can be separated or concentrated by filtration or evaporation after a carbon dioxide evolution in this step is completed.

In the indirect synthesis, any acid having a pKa less than that of carbonic acid, i.e., less than 6.4, such as carboxylic phosphoric, sulfonic acids, and the like, can be reacted with a carbonate quat and displace carbon dioxide.

The addition of ammonia will retard the carbonate quat and acid reaction (XV). For example, if ammonia is added to a mixture of a polyacid and a carbonate quat, the acid-carbonate quat reaction is retarded. However, when ammonia is slowly evaporated, the reaction liberating carbon dioxide may proceed, yielding a compound that is fixed (insoluble) in wood. Similarly, a system of polyacid and acetic acid should yield an insoluble polyacid quat when the acetic acid evaporates.

B. Direct Synthesis

Alternatively, a direct synthesis method for the production of the carboxylate quat(s) has been discovered. A metal salt of a carboxylic acid is reacted with a C₁ -C₂₀ alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C₈ -C₂₀ alkyl, and preferably a di-C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl, quaternary ammonium chloride, in a double replacement reaction, to yield the carboxylate quat and the metal chloride salt ##STR10## wherein R¹, R², R³, M, l, q, and n are as defined above.

The metal carboxylates are derived from carboxylic acids. The carboxylic acids are as described and detailed above. The metals are mono-, di-, or the tri-valent metals, preferably mono-valent metals and most preferably alkali metals. Special mention is made of potassium and sodium.

Reaction (XVI) can be conducted neat or in a number of solvents including, but not limited to ethanol, acetic acid, or propionic acid. Preferably, the solvent comprises a C₁ -C₄ normal alcohol as described above. Yield will depend on the solvent and the reaction conditions selected, which can be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art through routine experimentation in accordance with this detailed explanation.

The chloride quat starting material is selected as above, and again, its selection is determinative of the cation of the carboxylate quat to be formed.

C. Hydroxy Quat/Acid Synthesis of Carboxylates

Finally, a third method for the production of the carboxylate quat(s) which includes reacting hydroxy quat(s) with carboxylic acid(s) has been discovered. ##STR11## wherein R¹, R², R³, l, q, and n are as defined above.

The hydroxy quat(s), carboxylic acid(s), and carboxylate quat(s) are as described above.

D. Hydroxy Quat/Acid Synthesis of Borate Quats

Borate quats are preferably prepared by reacting hydroxy quat(s) with boric acid. ##STR12## where R¹, R², a and b are defined as above.

The hydroxy quat(s) and borate quat(s) are as described above.

Mixing, adding, and reacting of the components in any of the methods of the present invention can be accomplished by conventional means known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The order of addition of reactants or solvent in any individual step does not affect the process. Reactants and/or solvent can be added sequentially or simultaneously in any suitable reaction vessel. For example, the metal hydroxide in the indirect synthesis may be dissolved in alcohol and the resultant mixture added to the chloride quat or the chloride quat may be dissolved in alcohol and the metal hydroxide added to the resultant mixture. Importantly, the methods of the present invention are suitable for commercial scale production techniques and equipment, yet convenient for small scale work.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The following examples illustrate the invention without limitation. All parts and percentages are given by weight unless otherwise indicated.

Quaternary compounds are quantified by two phase titration with sodium laurylsulfate and an indicator. The mixture is buffered to a pH of 10.

INDIRECT SYNTHESIS OF CARBOXYLATE QUAT EXAMPLE 1 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

180 grams (0.4 mole) of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 20% ethanol water (144 grams of DDAC), 180 ml of absolute denatured ethanol (denatured with methanol/isopropanol), and 32 grams (0.49 mole) of 85% potassium hydroxide pellets (27 grams of KOH) were mixed in a flask that was purged with nitrogen and equipped with a heating mantle and a magnetic stirrer. The mixture was stirred and heated at 60°-70° C. for three hours. The mixture was then allowed to cool to room temperature and finally cooled to 5° C.

Potassium chloride precipitated, and the precipitate was collected on a vacuum filter. The solid was washed with cold ethanol and subsequently was dried, yielding 31 grams (calculated yield 29.6 grams) of dry potassium chloride.

The ethanolic solution of the hydroxy quat containing about 0.09 mole of unreacted KOH, was stirred while 50 grams of carbon dioxide (from sublimed carbon dioxide) were bubbled over one half hour. The resultant mixture was then filtered to remove 7.2 grams of potassium carbonate (6.2 grams calculated), and the filtrate was concentrated to yield an orange/brown liquid with 80-85% .carbonate quat (0.4 mole of carbonate quat) and less than 0.1% chloride for a product with 98 to 99% exchanged quat purity.

The cold product, after filtration, was placed in a closed flask equipped with a condenser, addition funnel, and a tube connected to a water displacement type gas measuring device. An equivalent (0.4 mole, 29.6 grams), of propionic acid was added to the carbonate quat over five minutes. Immediate gas evolution was noted, and 5.75 liters of gas were collected over. 15 minutes. The solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator after the carbon dioxide evolution ceased, and yielded a yellow/orange liquid.

Quat analysis revealed that the product contained 85% active quat with 0.09% free chloride and 99% exchange.

EXAMPLE 2 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of acetic acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 3 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 2-ethylhexanoic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is cloudy.

EXAMPLE 4 Didecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of gluconic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is water soluble.

EXAMPLE 5 Didecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of octanoic acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 6 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of mixed coconut fatty acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 7 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of lauric acid for the propionic acid.

The product is a waxy solid.

EXAMPLE 8 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of stearic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is a waxy solid.

EXAMPLE 9 Didecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of linolenic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is an orange brown liquid.

EXAMPLE 10 Didecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of linoleic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is an orange brown liquid.

EXAMPLE 11 Didecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of adipic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is a solid.

EXAMPLE 12 Didecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.8 mole of adipic acid for the 0.4 mole of propionic acid.

The product is a solid.

EXAMPLE 13 Didecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.4 mole of citric acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 14 Didecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 0.8 mole of citric acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 15 Didecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting 1.2 moles of citric acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 16 Didecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 1 is followed, substituting a low molecular weight polyacylic acid for the propionic acid.

The product is solid and is insoluble in water.

EXAMPLE 17 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 18 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 19 Octyldecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 3 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 20 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 21 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 22 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 6 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 23 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 24 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 25 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 26 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 27 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 28 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 29 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 16 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium polyacrylate.

EXAMPLE 30 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 31 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 32 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 3 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium 2-ethyl-hexanoate.

EXAMPLE 33 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 34 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 35 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 6 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 36 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 37 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 38 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 39 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 40 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 41 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 42 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 16 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium polyacrylate.

EXAMPLE 43 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 44 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 45 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 46 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 47 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 48 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 49 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 50 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 51 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 52 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 53 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 54 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Polyacylate

The procedure of Example 16 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium polyacylate.

EXAMPLE 55 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 56 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium acetate chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 57 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 3 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 58 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 59 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 60 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 6 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium mixed fatty acid benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 61 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 62 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 63 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 64 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 65 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 66 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 67 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 17 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium polyacrylate.

EXAMPLE 68 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 69 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 70 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 3 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 71 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 .was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 72 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 73 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 6 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 74 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 75 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 76 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 77 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 78 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 79 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 80 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 16 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium polyacrylate.

EXAMPLE 81 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 1 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 82 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 2 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 83 Dodecyltrimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 3 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to .yield dodecyltrimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 84 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 4 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 85 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 5 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium octanoate.

EXAMPLE 86 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate

The procedure of Example 6 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate.

EXAMPLE 87 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 7 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 88 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 8 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium stearate.

EXAMPLE 89 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedure of Example 9 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium linolenate.

EXAMPLE 90 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Example 10 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium linoleate.

EXAMPLE 91 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Adipate

The procedure of Example 11 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium adipate.

EXAMPLE 92 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Citrate

The procedure of Example 13 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium citrate.

EXAMPLE 93 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 16 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium polyacrylate.

DIRECT SYNTHESIS OF CARBOXYLATE QUAT EXAMPLE 94 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

180 grams (0.4 mole) of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 20% ethanol water (144 grams of DDAC), 180 ml of anhydrous ethanol, and a stoichiometric excess, 47 grams (0.48 mole), of anhydrous potassium acetate was mixed in a flask that was purged with nitrogen and equipped with a heating mantle, a magnetic stirrer, and a condenser. The mixture was stirred and heated at 60°-70° C. for two hours. The insoluble potassium acetate crystals slowly dissolved and a finer solid (KCl) separated. The mixture was then cooled to 0° C. and vacuum filtered. The solid washed with cold ethanol to remove 30.7 grams of potassium chloride (theoretical 29.6 grams). The solution was concentrated, cooled, and filtered to remove 6.5 grams of potassium acetate (theoretical 29.6 grams).

Additional fine crystals of potassium acetate settled out on standing. By assay, the light yellow liquid product was determined to be 80% quat with 100% exchange.

EXAMPLE 95 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

0.0221 mole of potassium acetate and 0.0221 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in ethanol were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C.-70° C. and held for 1.5 hours.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 94%.

EXAMPLE 96 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

0.0221 mole of potassium acetate and 0.0221 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in solid form were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C.-70° C. and held for 1.5 hours.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 92%.

EXAMPLE 97 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

0.0221 mole of sodium acetate and 0.0221 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in solid form were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C. and held for 2 hours.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 50%.

EXAMPLE 98 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

0.0221 mole of sodium acetate and 0.0221 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 5 ml of acetic acid were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C. and held for 1 hour.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 93%.

EXAMPLE 99 Didecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

0.0221 mole of sodium gluconate and 0.0221 mole of didecyldimethylammonium chloride in water were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated and held until evolution of carbon dioxide gas ceased.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be less than 20%.

EXAMPLE 100 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

0.0221 mole of sodium 2-ethylhexanoate and 0.0221 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in water were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated and held until evolution of carbon dioxide gas ceased.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 77%.

EXAMPLE 101 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

0.4 mole of sodium laurate and 0.4 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in water were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C. and held for 1 hour.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 90%

EXAMPLE 102 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

0.0221 mole of sodium propionate and 0.0221 mole of didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 8 grams of propionic acid were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C.-70° C. and held for 2 hours.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 90%

EXAMPLE 103 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

0.4 mole of potassium propionate and 0.4 mole of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in solid form were mixed in a flask. The mixture was heated to 60° C.-80° C. and held for 2 hours.

The resultant quat was analyzed, and conversion was determined to be 91%

EXAMPLE 104 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 105 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 106 Octyldecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 107 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 108 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% octyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 109 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 110 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 111 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethyl Hexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium hexanoate.

EXAMPLE 112 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 113 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 114 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 115 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 116 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 117 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 118 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 119 A mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium acetate chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 120 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 121 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 122 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 123 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 124 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 125 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 126 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 127 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 128 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium propionate.

EXAMPLE 129 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Acetate

The procedure of Example 94 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium acetate.

EXAMPLE 130 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Gluconate

The procedure of Example 99 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium gluconate.

EXAMPLE 131 Dodecyltrimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 100 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate.

EXAMPLE 132 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 101 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium laurate.

EXAMPLE 133 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Propionate

The procedure of Example 102 was followed, substituting 0.0221 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium propionate.

HYDROXY QUAT/ACID SYNTHESIS EXAMPLE 134 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

180 grams (0.4 mole) of 80% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 20% ethanol water (144 grams of DDAC), 180 ml of absolute denatured ethanol (denatured with methanol/isopropanol), and 26 grams (0.4 mole) of 85% potassium hydroxide pellets (22 grams of KOH) were mixed in a flask that was purged with nitrogen and equipped with a heating mantle and a magnetic stirrer. The mixture was stirred and heated at 60°-70° C. for three hours. The mixture was then allowed to cool to room temperature and finally Cooled to 0° C. for at least one hour.

Potassium chloride precipitated, and the precipitate was collected on a vacuum filter. The solid was washed with cold ethanol and subsequently was dried, yielding 30 grams of dry potassium chloride.

The hydroxy quat/ethanol solution was mixed with a stoichiometric amount of propionic acid to yield a yellow/orange liquid having a flash point of 106° F.

EXAMPLE 135 Didecyldiethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 134 is followed substituting 0.4 mole of boric acid for the propionic acid.

The product is a liquid.

EXAMPLE 136 Octyldecyldimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% octyldecylmethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield octyldecyldimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 137 Isononyldecyldimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% isononyldecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield isononyldecyldimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 138 Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield benzyldodecyldimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 139 A Mixture of Benzyldodecyl-, Benzyltetradecyl-, and Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% of a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield a mixture of benzyldodecyl-, benzyltetradecyl-, and benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 140 Dihexadecyldimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dihexadecyldimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 141 Dodecyltrimethylammonium Borate

The procedure of Example 135 was followed, substituting 0.4 mole of 80% dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium chloride to yield dodecyltrimethylammonium borate.

EXAMPLE 142 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 134 was followed, substituting 2-ethylhexanoic acid for the propionic acid.

A cloudy product resulted.

EXAMPLE 147 Didecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

The procedure of Example 134 was followed, substituting octanoic acid for the propionic acid.

EXAMPLE 144 Didecyldimethylammonium Polyacrylate

The procedure of Example 134 was followed, substituting polyacrylic acid for the propionic acid.

TREATMENT OF WOOD SUBSTRATE EXAMPLE 145 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium acetate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 45% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 145A Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 20% ethanol/water until a weight gain of 35% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A, 1B and 1C.

EXAMPLE 146 Didecyldimethylammonium Borate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium borate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 30% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

EXAMPLE 147 Didecyldimethylammonium Methacrylate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium methacrylate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 30% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

EXAMPLE 148 Didecyldimethylammonium Gluconate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium gluconate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 30% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

EXAMPLE 149 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium propionate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 30% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

EXAMPLE 150 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium ethylhexanoate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 35% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

EXAMPLE 151 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium laurate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 35% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

EXAMPLE 152 Didecyldimethylammonium Decanoate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium decanoate in ethanol/water until weight gain of 30% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

EXAMPLE 153 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium stearate in ethanol/water until a weight gain of 40% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

EXAMPLE 154 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate Emulsion

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium stearate emulsion in water until a weight gain of 6% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

EXAMPLE 155 Didecyldimethylammonium Octanoate

End grain pine wafers were weighed and then soaked with didecyldimethylammonium octanoate in water until a weight gain of 40% was observed.

The treated wafers were then placed in water and weighed periodically to determine resistance to leaching.

Results are illustrated in FIG. 1C.

FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate that the carboxylate quats of the present invention resist leaching for extended periods of time, and better than the chloride quat.

EXAMPLE 156 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Water

A 10"×0.5"×0.75" piece of ponderosa pine was equilibrated, weighed, and heated for two hours at 60° C. The wood was treated with a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium acetate in water by heating in the solution at 60° C. to 80° C. for one hour, cooling and standing overnight, and then being subjected to a second warm to cool cycle. The samples were allowed to dry to constant weight, and the uptake was determined by comparing starting and finishing weights.

The samples were then heated for two hours at 60° C., and the weight of the warm treated samples was compared to the oven dried sticks before treatment.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 156A Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed, omitting the didecyldimethylammonium acetate from the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 156B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed, substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 157 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate/Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed, substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate in water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 158 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate/Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid in water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 159 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Ammonia Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 1% didecyldimethylammonium acetate in 3% ammonia water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 159A Ammonia Water

The procedure of Comparative Example 156A was followed, omitting the didecyldimethylammonium acetate from the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 159B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Ammonia Water

The procedure of Comparative Example 156B was followed substituting a treating solution of 1% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 3% ammonia water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 160 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate/Ammonia Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 1% didecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate in 3% ammonia water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 161 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate/Ammonia Water

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 1% didecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid in 3% ammonia water for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 162 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Aqueous Acetic Acid

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium acetate in 10% aqueous acetic acid for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 162A Aqueous Acetic Acid

The procedure of Example 156A was followed omitting the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 162B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Aqueous Acetic Acid

The procedure of Example 156B was followed substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium chloride in 10% aqueous acetic acid for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 163 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate/Aqueous Acetic Acid

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate in 10% aqueous acetic acid for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

EXAMPLE 164 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate/Aqueous Acetic Acid

The procedure of Example 156 was followed substituting a treating solution of 2% didecyldimethylammonium mixed coconut fatty acid carboxylate in 10% aqueous acetic acid for the treating solution.

Results are illustrated in Table 1.

                                      TABLE 1                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Weight Uptake From Quat Solutions                                              __________________________________________________________________________     Example   156 156A 156B 157   158      159     159A   159B                     __________________________________________________________________________     Solvent   Water                                                                              Water                                                                               Water                                                                               Water Water    3% Ammonia                                                                             3% Ammonia                                                                            3% Ammonia               Quat      Acetate                                                                            --   Chloride                                                                            2-Ethyl-                                                                             Mixed COconut                                                                           Acetate --     Chloride                                         Hexanoate                                                                            Fatty Acid Carbox-                                                             ylate                                            Weight Uptake (%)                                                                        0.9 -0.4 0.6  3.6   3.7      2.8     -0.6   2                        __________________________________________________________________________     Example  160    161    162     162A    162B    163     164                     __________________________________________________________________________     Solvent  3% Ammonia                                                                            3% Ammonia                                                                            10% Acetic Acid                                                                        10% Acetic Acid                                                                        10% Acetic Acid                                                                        10% Acetic                                                                             10% Acetic Acid         Quat     2-Ethyl                                                                               Mixed coconut                                                                         Acetate --      Chloride                                                                               2-Ethyl-                                                                               Mixed Coconut                    Hexanoate                                                                             fatty acid                     Hexanoate                                                                              Fatty Acid                              carboxylate                            Carboxylate             Weight Uptake (%)                                                                       6.0    -0.3   1.8     0.7     1.1     4.9     2.3                     __________________________________________________________________________

Examples 156-164 when compared with Comparative Examples 156A, 156B, 159A, 159B, 162A and 162B, illustrate the ability of carboxylate quats of the present invention to be applied to wood substrates. The carboxylate quats are absorbed better than chloride quats in water and aqueous acetic acid, while most carboxylate quats are comparable in ammonia water. However, the carboxylate quats can be used without metal coupling agents in treating wood substrates.

EXAMPLE 165 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 156. The piece of wood was then soaked in water at room temperature for 24 hours, dried to a constant weight, and weighed to determine how much chemical remained. The piece of wood was soaked for 96 additional hours (120 hours total), dried to constant weight, and weighed to determine the leaching of the quat from 6he treated wood. The water was changed several times during this period.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 165A Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 156A. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 165B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 156B. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 166 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate/Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 157. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 167 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate/Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 158. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 168 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Ammonia Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 159. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 168A Ammonia Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 159A. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 168B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Ammonia Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 159B. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 169 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate/Ammonia Water

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 160. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 170 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate/Aqueous Acetic Acid

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 162. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 170A Aqueous Acetic Acid

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 162A. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 170B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Aqueous Acetic Acid

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Comparative Example 162B. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 171 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate Aqueous Acetic Acid

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 163. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

EXAMPLE 172 Didecyldimethylammonium Mixed Coconut Fatty Acid Carboxylate/Aqueous Acetic Acid

A piece of wood was treated according to the procedure of Example 164. The piece of wood was then soaked according to the procedure of Example 165.

Results are illustrated in Table 2.

                                      TABLE 2                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Leaching of Quat                                                               __________________________________________________________________________     Example     165    165A                                                                               165B    166   167        168    168A                    __________________________________________________________________________     Solvent     Water  Water                                                                              Water   Water Water      3% Ammonia                                                                            3% Ammonia              Wuat        2% Acetate                                                                            --  2% Chloride                                                                            2% 2-Ethyl-                                                                          2% Mixed Coconut                                                                          2% Acetate                                                    Hexanoate                                                                            Fatty Acid                                                                     Carboxylate                               Weight Uptake (%)                                                                          0.9    -0.4                                                                               0.6     3.6   3.7        2.8    -0.6                    Retained Quat at 24 Hours                                                                  1.2/133                                                                               -0.2/--                                                                            0.5/83  2.5/67                                                                               3.5/97     1.5/54 -0.3/--                 (Absolute %/Relative %)                                                        Retained Quat at 120 Hours                                                                 1/110  -0.2/--                                                                            0.4/67  2/55  2.9/97     1/46   -0.3/--                 (Absolute %/Relative %)                                                        __________________________________________________________________________     Example     168B    169    170    170A  170B   171   172                       __________________________________________________________________________     Solvent     3% Ammonia                                                                             3% Ammonia                                                                            10% Acetic                                                                            10% Acetic                                                                           10% Acetic                                                                            10% Acetic                                                                           10% Acetic                                           Acid   Acid  Acid   Acid  Acid                      Quat        2% Chloride                                                                            2% 2-Ethyl-                                                                           2% Acetate                                                                            --    2% Chloride                                                                           2% 2-Ethyl-                                                                          2% Mixed Coconut                              Hexanoate                  Hexanoate                                                                            Fatty Acid                                                                     Carboxylate               Weight Uptake (%)                                                                          2.0     6.0    1.8    0.7   1.1    4.9   2.3                       Retained Quat at 24 Hours                                                                  1.7/85  3.8/63 0.9/50 -1.0/--                                                                              -0.1/0 2.8/57                                                                               --                        (Absolute %/Relative %)                                                        Retained Quat at 120 Hours                                                                 1.3/65  4.5/75 0.4/8  -1.3/--                                                                              -1/--  1.9/39                                                                               --                        (Absolute %/Relative %)                                                        Swell Index (%)                                                                            --      --     --     --    --     --    --                        __________________________________________________________________________

Examples 165-172 and Comparative Examples 165A, 165B, 168A, 168B, 170A, and 170B demonstrate the relative retention properties of carboxylate quats and chloride quats. In most instances the carboxylate quats are more leach resistant than chloride quats. However, carboxylate quats will not require metal couplers for long term leaching resistance.

BIOCIDAL ACTIVITY EXAMPLE 173 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

Cultures of A. niger, G. trabeum, T. veride, and L. lepideus were inoculated with varying amounts of 75% of didecyldimethylammonium acetate in water. The concentrations of carboxylate quat at which no growth was observed and the highest concentration at which growth was not affected were averaged.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 173A Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride

The procedure of Example 173 was followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 173B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Iodopropargyl Butylcarbamate

The procedure of Example 173 was followed, substituting a mixture of 4 parts of didecyldimethylammonium chloride and 1 part of iodopropargyl butylcarbamate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

EXAMPLE 174 Didecyldimethylammonium 2-Ethylhexanoate

The procedure of Example 173 was followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate for the didecyldimethyl-ammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

EXAMPLE 175 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedure of Example 173 was followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium laurate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

EXAMPLE 176 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Example 173 was followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium stearate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 3.

                  TABLE 3                                                          ______________________________________                                         Biocidal Minimum Effective Concentrations                                      Exam-                                                                          ple   173     173A     173B   174    175   176                                 ______________________________________                                         Quat  Acetate Chloride Chloride                                                                              2-Ethyl-                                                                              Laurate                                                                              Stearate                                                   Combo  hexanoate                                        A. niger                                                                             >200    150      60      90    50    65                                  G.      7     5        1       5      5    5                                   trabeum                                                                        T.      5     5        5      125     5    5                                   veride                                                                         L.      10    5        1      100    75    5                                   lepideus                                                                       ______________________________________                                    

Examples 173-176 illustrate that carboxylate quats are effective against a variety of microorganisms.

EXAMPLES 177-180 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

1 ppm, 100 ppm, 200 ppm, and 400 ppm of didecyldimethyl-ammonium acetate in water were added to separate petri dishes containing agar. The tests were conducted by placing 5 mm agar discs with actively growing fungus face down onto the center of a prepared petri dish. The dish was then sealed with a strip of parafilm and incubated. The diameters of the cultures were measured every day after the growth of controls having no didecyldimethylammonium acetate added reached 3 cm in diameter, and measurement continued until the controls reached the side of the petri dish. If a culture grew in an irregular shape, two or more measurements were made and averaged. The amount of growth was compared to a control grown without any carboxylate quat added as described in Example 173.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLES 177A-180A Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium chloride for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLES 177B-180B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Iodopropargyl butylcarbamate

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting a mixture of 4 parts of didecyldimethylammonium chloride and 1 part of iodopropargyl butylcarbamate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 181-184 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium propionate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 185-188 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium laureate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 189-192 Didecyldimethylammonium D-gluconate

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium D-gluconate for the didecyldimethylammonium acetate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 193 AND 194 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate

50 ppm and 250 ppm of didecyldimethylammonium stearate in water were added to separate petri dishes containing agar. 5 mm agar discs with actively growing culture of T. versicolor were placed in the center of each dish, and the amounts of each growth were compared to a control grown without any carboxylate quat added as described in Example 174.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 195 AND 196 Didecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedures of Examples 193 and 194 were followed, substituting didecyldimethylammonium linoleate for the didecyldimethylammonium stearate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

EXAMPLES 197 AND 198 Didecyldimethylammonium Linolenate

The procedures of Examples 193 and 194 were followed, substituting didecyldimethyl linolenate for the didecyldimethylammonium stearate.

Results are illustrated in Table 4.

                                      TABLE 4                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Biocidal Effect on T. Versicolor                                               __________________________________________________________________________     Example                                                                               177 177A 177B    178 178A 178B    179 179A 179B    180                  __________________________________________________________________________     Anion  Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride                                                                               Acetate              Concentration                                                                         1   1    1       100 100  100     200 200  100     400                  (ppm)                                                                          Growth 6   19   19       69  73   78      74  77   91      79                  Reduction (%)                                                                  __________________________________________________________________________     Example   180A 180B    181  182   183  184   185 186  187 188                  __________________________________________________________________________     Anion     Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Propionate                                                                          Propionate                                                                           Propionate                                                                          Propionate                                                                           Laurate                                                                            Laurate                                                                             Laurate                                                                            Laurate              Concentation (ppm)                                                                       400  400     1    100   200  400   1   100  200 400                  Growth Reduction (%)                                                                      84   91     5     61    69   68   0    50   57  70                  __________________________________________________________________________     Example   189   190   191   192   193 194 195  196  197  198                   __________________________________________________________________________     Anion     D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          Stearate                                                                           Stearate                                                                           Linoleate                                                                           Linoleate                                                                           Linolenate                                                                          Linolenate            Concentration (ppm)                                                                      1     100   200   400   50  250 50   250  50   250                   Growth Reduction (%)                                                                     3      62    65    76   51  `65 45    56  45    65                   __________________________________________________________________________

Examples 177-198 illustrate the biocidal effects of carboxylate quats.

EXAMPLES 199-202 Didecyldimethylammonium Acetate

The procedures of Examples 177-180 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLES 199A-202A Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride

The procedures of Comparative Examples 177A-180A were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLES 199B-202B Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride/Iodopropargyl butylcarbamate

The procedures of Comparative Examples 177B-180B were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor. Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 203-206 Didecyldimethylammonium Propionate

The procedures of Examples 181-184 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 207-210 Didecyldimethylammonium Laurate

The procedures of Examples 185-188 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 211-214 Didecyldimethylammonium D-gluconate

The procedures of Examples 189-192 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 215 AND 216 Didecyldimethylammonium Stearate

The procedure of Examples 193 and 194 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 217 AND 218 Didecyldimethylammonium Linoleate

The procedure of Examples 195 and 196 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

EXAMPLES 219 AND 220 Didecyldimethylammonium Linoleneate

The procedure of Examples 197 and 198 were followed, substituting G. trabeum for T. versicolor.

Results are illustrated in Table 5.

                                      TABLE 5                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Biocidal Effect on G. trabeum                                                  __________________________________________________________________________     Example                                                                               199 199A 199B    200 200A 200B    201 201A 201B    202                  __________________________________________________________________________     Anion  Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Acetate                                                                            Chloride                                                                            Chloride                                                                               Acetate              Concentration                                                                         1   1    1       100 100  100     200 200  100     400                  (ppm)                                                                          Growth 29  36   42       69  89   89      72  89   89      89                  Reduction (%)                                                                  __________________________________________________________________________     Example   202A 202B    203  204   205  206   207 208  209 210                  __________________________________________________________________________     Anion     Chloride                                                                            Chloride Combo                                                                         Propionate                                                                          Propionate                                                                           Propionate                                                                          Propionate                                                                           Laurate                                                                            Laurate                                                                             Laurate                                                                            Laurate              Concentation (ppm)                                                                       400  400     1    100   200  400   1   100  200 400                  Growth Reduction (%)                                                                      89   89     34    65    89   89   35   71   89  89                  __________________________________________________________________________     Example   211   212   213   214   215 216 217  218  219  220                   __________________________________________________________________________     Anion     D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          D-Gluconate                                                                          Stearate                                                                           Stearate                                                                           Linoleate                                                                           Linoleate                                                                           Linolenate                                                                          Linoleate             Concentration (ppm)                                                                      1     100   200   400   50  250 50   250  50   250                   Growth Reduction (%)                                                                     25     79    89    89   75   86  69   84  75    79                   __________________________________________________________________________

Examples 199-220 illustrate the biocidal effects of carboxylate quats.

All patents, applications, articles, publications, and test methods mentioned above are hereby incorporated by reference.

Many variations of the present invention will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art in light of the above detailed description. Such obvious variations are within the full intended scope of the appended claims. 

I claim:
 1. A wood preservative system comprising(a) a biocidal effective amount of(i) at least one di-C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium borate having the formula ##STR13## wherein R¹ is a C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group, a is 2 or 3, but when a is 2, b is 0 or 1, and when a is 3, b is 0, 1, or 2; and optionally (ii) at least one di-C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR14## wherein R¹ is a C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group, R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted C₁ -C₁₀₀ group, l and q independently are 1, 2, or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3; and n is 0 or integer from 1-50; and (b) an aqueous solvent;said wood preservative system being metal-free.
 2. A wood preservative system as defined in claim 1 wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of water, aqueous ammonia, and aqueous acetic acid.
 3. A method for preserving a wood substrate comprising treating said wood substrate with a wood preservative system comprising(a) a biocidal effective amount of(i) at least one di-C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium borate having the formula ##STR15## wherein R¹ is a C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group, a is 2 or 3, but when a is 2, b is 0 or 1, and when a is 3, b is 0, 1, or 2; and optionally (ii) at least one di-C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR16## wherein R¹ is a C₈ -C₁₂ alkyl group; R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted, interrupted or uninterrupted C₁ -C₁₀₀ group; l and q independently are 1, 2, or 3 and (l) (q) is 1, 2, or 3, and n is 0 or integer from 1-50; and (b) a solvent;said wood preservative system being metal-free. 